In a career spanning 40 years, Susanne, who is a Civil Engineer by background, holds experience in senior roles and board positions at the top of the surveying profession. She brings expertise working in the real estate industry, including 18 years as a partner of PwC WP GmbH.

Susanne currently serves as Chair of the RICS European World Regional Board and as a member of the Global Members Committee at RICS. She is also Chair of the Board at ICG Institute, a Member of the Supervisory Board at Austrian Real Estate GmbH, and a non-executive director at CTP N.V., Europe's largest listed owner, developer, and manager of logistics and industrial real estate.

Susanne will serve as SVP for one year before stepping into the role of President Elect on 1 January 2027 and becoming RICS President in 2028. "I am honoured to be elected and look forward to supporting our Institution at a time of change for the profession," Susanne Eickermann-Riepe said. "I want to build bridges; not just between our members across the world, but also with organisations that pursue the same goals."

RICS Acting President, Nick Maclean, said: "I welcome Susanne to the presidential team in 2026. With her experience in the real estate industry, and her advisory board and committee positions, she has displayed commitment and insights that will make her well-suited as Senior Vice President."